Blood relations: NYPD cops under fire for flashing symbols of NYC’s most violent gang
Two NYPD officers from the Bronx are under investigation for allegedly flashing gang signs associated with the Mac Baller Brims, a violent subset of the Bloods. A photo of the officers making these signs went viral, prompting criticism from both the public and fellow officers. The NYPD has stated that the incident is currently under internal review.
- ▪The officers were caught on camera making hand signs linked to the Mac Baller Brims gang.
- ▪The photo was taken at a McDonald's and has sparked significant backlash online.
- ▪One officer has since been transferred to a different precinct, but not directly due to this incident.
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Metro exclusive Blood relations: NYPD cops under fire for flashing symbols of NYC’s most violent gang By Tina Moore Published May 24, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google These are signs of trouble. Two uniformed cops from the Bronx were caught on camera flashing apparent hand signs of the violent Mac Baller Brims, a subset of the Bloods considered NYC’s most lethal gang, The Post has learned. The viral, undated photo — now the subject of an NYPD probe — appears to have been taken at a McDonald’s and shows two masked cops alongside an unidentified young man. 4 The photo of the officers throwing up gang signs has gone viral — and prompted criticism.
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